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A podcast from Washington Post Live, the newsroom’s live journalism platform, where top-level government officials, business leaders, cultural influencers and emerging voices discuss the most pressing issues driving the news cycle nationally and across the globe.
From one-on-one newsmaker interviews to in-depth multi-segment programs, Washington Post Live brings The Post’s newsroom to life.
From one-on-one newsmaker interviews to in-depth multi-segment programs, Washington Post Live brings The Post’s newsroom to life.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 29min
First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Tyler Pager, Danielle Allen and Megan McArdle
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Tyler Pager, Danielle Allen and Megan McArdle about Biden’s immigration executive order and the GOP’s aggressive investigations following Trump’s conviction.
Conversation recorded on Friday, June 7, 2024.

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 19min
Former NSA director Gen. Paul M. Nakasone on the global cyberthreat landscape
Former acting national cyber director Kemba Walden discusses the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack and why the healthcare providers should "view themselves" as a tech company. Then, the State Department’s top cyber diplomat Nathaniel C. Fick talks about the tech race between the U.S. and China and threats posed by foreign actors. Finally, former National Security Agency director Gen. Paul M. Nakasone (U.S. Army, Ret.) assesses the cyberthreat landscape, the impact of emerging technologies and safeguarding America’s critical infrastructure ahead of the 2024 elections.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Jun 5, 2024 • 27min
Election 2024: Ralph Reed on evangelical vote and Trump’s vision for a second term
Ralph Reed, founder of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, joins Washington Post Live to discuss about the impact of Trump’s conviction, the issues driving the Republican electorate, and the political evolution of the evangelical movement.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Jun 5, 2024 • 40min
NASA’s bid for the moon and the new age of space exploration
NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen join Washington Post Live to discuss their upcoming Artemis II mission, efforts to build a more sustainable presence around the moon and the new age of space exploration.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, June 5, 2024.

May 31, 2024 • 30min
First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Perry Stein, E.J. Dionne and Ramesh Ponnuru
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Perry Stein, E.J. Dionne and Ramesh Ponnuru about the prosecution strategy that resulted in the historic conviction of Donald Trump, the political fallout of the verdict and its potential impact on swing voters.
Conversation recorded on Friday, May 31, 2023.

May 30, 2024 • 29min
Evgeny Afineevsky and Oleksii Reznikov on 'Freedom on Fire'and fighting against Russian corruption
Filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky and former Ukrainian defense minister Oleksii Reznikov join The Post's Leigh Ann Caldwell to discuss Afineevsky's latest documentary, "Freedom on Fire," about Ukraine’s fight for its survival, the future of the war in Ukraine and why U.S. support for Ukraine is essential to defeating Russia's military.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

May 29, 2024 • 29min
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on the future of the Democratic Party and why 'the stakes are so high'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz discusses how the Democratic Party can strengthen it's positioning amongst minorities and young voters, upcoming crucial gubernatorial races in North Carolina and New Hampshire and President Biden's chances in the 2024 presidential election.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

May 29, 2024 • 32min
Ryan Alexander Holmes on exploring his multicultural heritage through content creation
Actor and content creator Ryan Alexander Holmes joins investigative reporter Nicole Dungca to talk about using comedy to explore his Black and Chinese heritage, the multidimensionality of identity and his advocacy against anti-Asian hate.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 29, 2024.

May 24, 2024 • 29min
First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Ishaan Tharoor, Ruth Marcus and Hugh Hewitt
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Ishaan Tharoor, Ruth Marcus and Hugh Hewitt about the ICJ's latest call for Israel to halt military operations in Rafah, the ICC's decision to seek arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders and Nikki Haley's announcement that she will vote for Donald Trump.
Conversation recorded on Friday, May 24, 2024.

May 23, 2024 • 34min
David Plouffe on social media's impact on the election and why Trump 'puts our democracy at risk'
Former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, David Plouffe, discusses why Biden and Trump should focus their campaign strategies on social media, how Trump has impacted and "commanded" the Republican Party and his new podcast with Kellyanne Conway and why he feels "people will benefit from it."
Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 23, 2024.